Garlicky Smothered White Beans On Toast Recipe

Name: Garlicky Smothered White Beans On Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound great Northern or cannellini beans, picked over; 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling, divided; 1 white onion, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 dry bay leaves; 1 whole head garlic, top sliced off horizontally to expose the cloves beneath; 1 teaspoon salt; black pepper, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon crushed thyme; 8 to 16 slices grainy toast (1 to 2 per person)

Servings: persons

1 pound great Northern or cannellini beans, picked over
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling, divided
1 white onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 dry bay leaves
1 whole head garlic, top sliced off horizontally to expose the cloves beneath
1 teaspoon salt
black pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon crushed thyme
8 to 16 slices grainy toast (1 to 2 per person)

1
Place the beans in a large, deep bowl and cover them with enough water to submerge them by 3 to 4 inches. Allow them to soak overnight.
2
Drain and rinse the beans. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a Dutch oven or a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and celery. Saute for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the onion is soft and clear. Add the garlic, and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the garlic is sweetly fragrant, adding a few tablespoons of water as needed to prevent everything from sticking.
3
Preheat your oven to 400u00b0 F.
4
Add the beans and the bay leaves to the pot. Add enough water to cover the beans by about 1 1/2 inches. Cover and simmer for a total of about 50 minutes, or until the beans are absolutely tender and creamy. Fifteen minutes before you remove the beans from heat, remove the lid and allow the beans to finish cooking uncovered.
5
While your beans cook, drizzle the whole garlic head with enough olive oil to coat the cloves. Wrap it in foil and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the cloves are golden and very soft when you unwrap the garlic. Set it aside.
6
When the beans have finished simmering, skim off any extra liquid, so that they're not too soupy (keep in mind that they will thicken up quite a bit as they sit, and especially as you store the leftovers). Stir in the salt, pepper, thyme, and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Check the seasonings and add a little more salt if needed. Then, one by one, pop the roasted garlic cloves into the beans, using as much of the whole head of garlic as you can. Use a potato masher or the back of a heavy spoon to mash the beans up a bit-you want many of them to retain their shape but for the mixture to be spreadable.
7
Scoop the beans onto toast and drizzle them with extra olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt and pepper, if desired. Leftover beans can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days, and frozen for up to one month in an airtight container.

270

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound great Northern or cannellini beans, picked over, 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling, divided, 1 white onion, chopped, 2 stalks celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Garlicky Smothered White Beans On Toast falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Garlicky Smothered White Beans On Toast

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